BOM · Mumbai · Terminal T1
IndiGo Check-in at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
IndiGo departs from Terminal T1 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Online check-in opens 48h before departure.
IndiGo check-in rules at BOM
Step-by-step at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
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Check in online
Open the IndiGo app or website 48 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T1
IndiGo flights at BOM depart only from Terminal T1. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T1 main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T1 gates 1A–1G (domestic)
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 25 minutes before.
Boarding IndiGo at BOM
Terminal T1 notes
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Typical gates
IndiGo flights typically depart from gates T1 gates 1A–1G (domestic).
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T1 has Café Coffee Day, Subway, multiple Indian fast-food (Sagar, Bombay Brasserie). Limited duty-free at T1.
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Lounges
No IndiGo lounge at BOM T1. Plaza Premium Lounge (paid + IndiGo BluChip Elite) at T2 only. T1 passengers have limited paid lounge options.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. IndiGo offers free children's meals on flights with proper booking notation.
Known issues at BOM with IndiGo
T1 vs T2 confusion at BOM
Problem: IndiGo uses T1 (domestic only); some passengers expect to fly from T2 (international). Terminals are 4 km apart.
Solution: Always verify T1 on booking. Free shuttle bus between T1 and T2 takes 25 minutes — allow extra time if connecting.
Monsoon delays (June–September)
Problem: Mumbai monsoon causes regular flight delays at BOM. IndiGo's punctuality drops significantly during peak monsoon.
Solution: Build buffer for connections during monsoon. Real-time delay updates via IndiGo app.
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